Bottom line: Sudden spikes in confirmed cases do not necessarily mean more infected people. The testing labs might simply be catching up.
I think that is something people really need to understand, there is/does appear to be a back log. There supposedly a lot more testing going on, and it will be very difficult for the labs to keep pace and up to date on results.
I hope you and your co-workers do not push to the point of total exhaustion, that is when mistakes happen, and or frustration sets in.
The good thing about my coworkers is that they seem to generally be very mindful of each other. Lots of "thank you", "you're grand", "please", "of course I'll help you", etc.
Today, one girl opened a sample in an opaque bag. Turns out it was a sample with the virus transfer solution - and it was leaking. Spilled everywhere. Girl was having a bit of a meltdown. Me and one other person proceeded to get her disinfectant, new gloves, a new bag, and told her it's okay, nothng unfixable happened.
The stress and pressure are there, but we take care of each other. It helps that everyone volunteered because they want to do something to help with this pandemic, gives a sense of purpose.
I'm just glad they switched from a 7 day week to a 6 day week ...
They never should have had the 7 day week. It is fine in a real crunch, but after day 12 mistakes happen. I have done the 14 on 1 off route in the past and it is not sustainable. One month at max for me on that road. Glad that you are all watching out for each other.